Thursday, 12 November 2009

Playful, delighted, energetic, optimistic, thrilled, sunny, excited. That is how you feel when you have a great time. Remember the last time you had a great time. Maybe it was a mundane activity that you shared with your buds, but you really had a lot of fun and enjoyed it. Now, do you think it is possible to book an island vacation package and spend a week in one of the most beautiful and desired places on earth and experience tons of negative emotions? The opposite from the list above. Better believe it. You have to take responsibility for your vacation and plan it carefully.

Now let's make sure that you will get the best of your island vacation.

Choose a destination

But choose a date first, because those two are tied together. Make a list of all vacation destinations you want to visit. Than go online and search and read travel reviews. It's also a good idea to make a different folder for each destination so you will be able to keep all the materials there for further use. Next year, maybe.

Contact the chamber of commerce and ask for information about the places you want to visit. They will send you pamphlets from local attractions, restaurants and other community institutions. Often, you will receive a book that contains all the information needed to make your decision plus coupons for local restaurants and activities.

Go through all the materials that you gathered and analyze each destination carefully. Which vacation destination sounds more interesting and has more activities to do? Make your choice based on your gut feeling, what will you enjoy most. What is your personality, are you crazy and outrageous and like popular and crowded destinations with thousands of tourists and busy night life. Or you enjoy sharing a quiet and relaxing vacation with your loved ones in a romantic and intimate place. It is up to you.

Make a detailed travel plan

No matter where you are going to spend your holiday, you must ensure that you have everything needed before you set off, otherwise you could end up extremely stressed worn out and unable to enjoy your vacation. Write a list of everything you will need to pack and pit it in your vacation folder and check it regularly. Driver's license or identification card and passport are a must, also check if visa is needed if you are travelling abroad.

Attractions and activities planning will take its time, but it is fun and enjoyable process and will be really rewarding. Plan what you want to do every day, it doesn't matter if you want to lay on the beach all day or do 100 different things, just plan it so your mind will be free and open to enjoy the experience. Make a list of the best activities that you would like to take part of, and go to their local site and book it in advance if it is an option. You will have a place guaranteed and you will also save money that way. Remember though, you will need to rest during some of your vacation. Do not book too many activities or you'll get home and need another vacation. Be wise.

Relax or party

Some people are crazy, outrageous and outgoing. They enjoy popular crowded destinations, full of distractions and lights. Others like spending time with their loved ones in more intimate romantic atmosphere. Do not force yourself to do things out of your comfort zone. Do not book activities that you will not enjoy. This is your vacation, relax and spend some stress free time. You know yourself best, plan your vacation accordingly. There are things to do that suit everybody's needs.

Bring friends and family

Make sure you enjoy spending time with the people you decide to travel with. You may end up being dragged here and there to places you don't want to visit. Obligation will ruin your vacation.

Travel with open mind

Be curious and enjoy the experience. Let the exotic atmosphere took over.

Summary

Choose your destination wisely. Make a detailed plan that will suit your needs, don't over book. Make a list of the staff needed. Travel with people that you enjoy spending time with. Travel with open mind

What is the negative spectrum of emotions I briefly mentioned above?

Dull, bored, lousy, miserable, upset, tense. That is the opposite list of emotions, but who wants to take those with him, when he is going to have the best time of his life. Take responsibility and make a detailed plan in advance.